Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $24,930 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $11.99
10th percentile $16,500
90th percentile $35,090
Employed locally 750
National median $32,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,500
    25th
    $20,420
    50th (median)
    $24,930
    75th
    $29,980
    90th
    $35,090

    Top-paying metros for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $52,980
    Hawaii $47,190
    Urban Honolulu, HI $44,990
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $43,750
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $42,600
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $42,170

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,060
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,350
    Bartenders$21,770
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,570
    Food Preparation Workers$31,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in South Central Wisconsin is $11.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.30 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salaries?

    The median Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary in South Central Wisconsin is 23.7% below the national median of $32,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (10th percentile) earn around $16,500 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,420.